The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it has come to its attention that some Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs) and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) continue to violate the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 and the updated guidelines for inward remittance services by payment service providers, despite several cautions and reminders….
The Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring lasting peace in the Bawku area, following renewed violent clashes in the constituency. In a press statement issued on Friday, 11 April, the Majority Leader expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies to those injured in the conflict, which also saw…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued an ultimatum to former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, warning that he will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on June 2, 2025. This follows an earlier agreement between Mr Ofori-Atta and the OSP, in which he assured…
By Haruna Kuri Kaayi The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has temporarily paused the printing of presidential ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 elections, following the sudden passing of Madam Akua Donkor, the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). Her death, confirmed on October 29, 2024, has sent shockwaves through Ghanaian politics, as…
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), and her deputies to stop what he describes as playing delay tactics and announce the final outcome of the just-ended presidential and parliamentary election results. “We will urge the chairperson of the…
Provisional results for the 2024 WASSCE for School Candidates has been released has been released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). According to WAEC it has cancelled Subject Results of 4,108 candidates for bringing foreign material like prepared notes, text books, and printed material into the examination halls. Again the entire results of 483…
Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has revealed that the foundation of his goalkeeping success is built on hard work, preparation, and a focused mindset. The 32-year-old shot-stopper earned his first call-up to the Ghana national team following a string of standout performances in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Asare…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to inaugurate its new $250 million headquarters, known as “The Bank Square,” on November 20 in Accra. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will serve as the guest of honour at the invitation-only event, which will commence at 10 a.m. The construction of this high-cost facility has been a…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Faustina Akurugu Elikplim of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament (MP)-elect for the Dome Kwabenya constituency. This announcement comes after weeks of disputes between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the election results in the constituency. At an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party…
Former Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Kpemka, has warned that Ghana’s recent positive economic signals may not reflect the full picture—especially as the government begins major financial disbursements. Appearing on Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV on Tuesday, July 29, Mr. Kpemka pointed to the common surge in goodwill that accompanies a change…
